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PROJECT STRUCTUREPROJECT OVERVIEW
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CIVIC ENGAGEMENTPROJECT OVERVIEW
WELCOME TO HOMEBASEInspiring Citizens to shape Detroits future by authentically engaging all stakehold
to redesign Detroit into a lasting, safe and vibrant city.
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CIVIC ENGAGEMENTPROJECT OVERVIEW
Detroit
Community
Citywide
Process Leaders
Street Team
Ambassadors
Neighborhood
Leaders
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CIVIC ENGAGEMENTPROJECT OVERVIEW
ACTIONS SPEAK ALONG SIDE OUR WORDS
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CIVIC ENGAGEMENTPROJECT OVERVIEW
HomeBaseRoaming TableSocial Media/Website
Street Team/AmbassadorsDetroit StoriesDigital Gaming: City:24/7Tele-Town HallsTwitter Town Halls
TACTICS: RANDOM ACTS OF ENGAGEMENT
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CIVIC ENGAGEMENTPROJECT OVERVIEW
Existing Meeting Framework
Community Meetings/Organizational Meetings
DWPLTP Organized EventsRoundtable Working Sessions
Integration Teams
Community Conversations
TACTICS: ORGANIZED MEETINGS & EVENTS
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CIVIC ENGAGEMENTPROJECT OVERVIEW
Detroits
Futur
e
Community
Expertise
Technical
Expertise
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CREATING A SHARED VISIONPROJECT OVERVIEW
THE STRATEGIC FRAMEWORKPLAN WILL OUTLINE A SERIES OFGOALS TO:
Create a city that is operationally eicient
Make the city a more aordable place to live and do busin
Improve the health and saety o neighborhoods
Encourage innovative and productive ways to use land
improve the citys inrastructure
Promote an inclusive and diverse city
Create a shared vision or the city and its role in the reg
state, nation and world
In order to realize Detroits ull potential, the community needs anew roadmap to help blaze a path or tomorrow.
The Long Term Planning process o the Detroit Works Project will
accomplish this goal by creating a Strategic Framework Plan. This
Plan will be a roadmap that can guide the actions o a wide variety
o constituents on a variety o issues including: economic growth,
land use, neighborhoods, public land, zoning, city systems and
inrastructure.
An expert team o talented local, national and international urban
planners, economists and architects will develop the StrategicFramework Plan along with participation rom the Detroit
community.
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DIFFERENT TYPES OF PLANSPROJECT OVERVIEW
STRATEGIC FRAMEWORKA comprehensive and action-oriented blueprint or near
long range decision-making inclusive o a physical vis
(aspirational), policies and implementation (actiona
strategies, actions and assignment o implementa
responsibilities.
VISION PLANAn aspirational and oten illustrative projection or what the uture
o a community, city, or region will look like.
MASTER PLAN OF POLICIESA legally-mandated, long-range document o land development
policies that support the social, economic, and physical development
and conservation o the city, proposed by the Mayor and approvedby the city council.
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CORE VALUES
WE MUST RAISE THE
QUALITY OF LIFE FOR A
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The projects Steering Committee, Civic Engagement Team and
Technical Team established Core Values or the planning process,
rooted in the commitment to improve the quality o lie or allDetroiters. The Detroit Works Long Term Planning process will be:
Aspirationalwhere it
should be andPractical whereit must be
Respectful ofthe Citys history,
community,current efforts
and new ideas
Just andEquitable in
seeking to createbenets for all
Transparentand Inclusive
of all voicesparticipating
to improve our
community
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Completing the Strategic Framework Plan requires a our-p
process. Each phase builds upon the results o the prior, andoers critical moments or your thoughts and input. The phas
the Long Term Planning process are:
DIRECTIONSEstablishing a template
or matching solutions
to a city-wide visionand neighborhood
improvements
STRATEGIESDetermining concrete
actions or improving
quality o lie in Detroit
THE PLANFinalizing the roadmap
o policies and actions t
implement the strategie
PROJECT OVERVIEW
1REALITIESOutlining trends and
conditions on the
ground today
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CREATING A SHARED VISIONWE
AREHERE
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PROCESS AND OUTCOME
GOALS
QoL
DETROITS
CURRENT
STATE
COMMUNITY INPUT
TECHNICAL +
STATISTICAL
ANALYSIS
CORE VALUES
REALITIES
QoL
RAISE
THE
QUALITY
OF LIFE
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CIVIC CAPACITY
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CIVIC CAPACITY
CIVIC CAPACITY
IMPERATIVES
FRAMEWORK
TYPOLOG
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STRATEG
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PROCESS AND OUTCOME
GOALS
QoL
DETROITS
CURRENT
STATE
COMMUNITY INPUT
TECHNICAL +
STATISTICAL
ANALYSIS
CORE VALUES
REALITIES
QoL
RAISE
THE
QUALITY
OF LIFE
FOR ALL
DIRECTIONS STRATEGIES THEPLAN
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CITY SYSTEMS
CIVIC CAPACITY
CIVIC CAPACITY
CIVIC CAPACITY
CIVIC CAPACITY
IMPERATIVES
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REALITIES
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QUALITY OF LIFE ASSESSMENTREALITIES
GOALS
QoL
DETROITS
CURRENT
STATE
COMMUNITY INPUT
TECHNICAL +
STATISTICAL
ANALYSIS
CORE VALUES
REALITIES
QoL
RAISE
THE
QUALITY
OF LIFE
FOR ALL
DIRECTIONS STRATEGIES THEPLAN
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LAND USE
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NEIGHBORHOODS
CITY SYSTEMS
CITY SYSTEMS
CIVIC CAPACITY
CIVIC CAPACITY
CIVIC CAPACITY
CIVIC CAPACITY
IMPERATIVES
FRAMEW
ORK
TYPOLOG
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STRATEG
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REALITIES
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THE REALITIES
WE MUST DO BETTER
The current quality of life elements
for all of Detroits residentsare not good enough...
REALITIES
REALITIES
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QUALITY OF
LIFE ELEMENTS
QUALITY OF LIFE ELEMENTS
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REALITIES
There are certain conditions we must take note o in order to improve the quality o lie
those who live, work, worship and play in Detroit. Embedded in ones quality o lie, The D
Works Long Term Planning Technical Team has identiied 12 quality o lie elemeCombined, these 12 elements make up the overall quality o lie or Detroiters; and one oro the imperatives will aect each o them.
SAFETY HEALTH EDUCATION PROSPERITY
+ INCOME
PHYSICAL
ENVIRONMENT
HOUSING PUBLIC
SERVICES
MOBILITY COMMUNITY RECREATION CULTURE RE
SERV
AME
REALITIES
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SAFETYThe sense o physical + emotionalsaety- primarily ocused on theindividual or amily, but alsoextending to surroundings
EDUCATIONThe opportunity to gain aquality education, whether K-12,
vocational or advanced
PUBLIC SERVICECore services provided bythe City government + alliedproviders, ranging rom utilities to
maintenance + sanitation
PROSPERITY & INCOMEThe opportunity or long-term,ullling employment, allowing orpersonal growth, sel-suciency +
wealth creation
MOBILITYThe ability or one to eectively+ eciently access employment,housing + services
HEALTHThe knowledge, environment +opportunity to achieve lasting
health
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTThe quality o the physicalenvironment- its maintenance,cleanliness, character
+ physical orm
COMMUNITYAn inherent sense o belonging with
neighbors, sharing common interests+ oten working together to achievecommon goals
RECREATIONFacilities + spaces to accommodaphysical activity, social interactioulllment
CULTURENumerous events, cultural activitthat dene the social compositio
day to day lie
RETAIL SERVICES & AMENITPlaces to acilitate material, servientertainment needs
HOUSINGQuality dwelling options thatprovide shelter and saety or allresidents
QUALITY OF LIFE ELEMENTSREALITIES
REALITIES
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QUALITY OF LIFE METRICSREALITIES
PUBLIC
DIALOGUE
DATA
MEASUREMENT
SAFETYTotal crime/population
EDUCATIONPercentage o population with
college degree or higher
PROSPERITY & INCOMEUnemployment (%)
HEALTHHealth index: obesity, asthma, heart
disease, childhood lead rates
COMMUNITYActive community organizations
(#) including places o worship
RETAIL SERVICES & AMENITIESRetail leakage to surroundingcommunities
HOUSINGOccupied dwelling units (%)
CULTUREProximity to cultural amenities including theaters,
community halls, colleges/universities, museums
MOBILITYTravel time to work
RECREATIONProximity to park over 1 acre ingood condition
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTVacant, open and dangerousbuildings to be demolished (#)
PUBLIC SERVICEServices index: street lights, police/re
response times, street condition
REALITIES
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EXAMPLE : QUALITY OF LIFE BENCHMARKREALITIES
BAGLEYQuality o lie benchmarks compare the restrength o elements in a neighborhood. Sare based on the elements respective key mcompared to regional benchmarks. Graphs likeare intended to document the existing condo a neighborhood so residents can decide elements to prioritize in uture development
SAFETY
HEALTH
EDUCATION
PROSPERITY/
CAREER
PHYSICAL
ENVIRONMENT
HOUSING
PUBLIC
SERVICES
MOBILITY
ENVIRONMENT
COMMUNITY
RECREATION
CULTURE
RETAILSERVICES
&A
MENITIES
HABITAT
HIGH
MEDIUM
LOW
REALITIES
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EXAMPLE : QUALITY OF LIFE BENCHMARKREALITIES
KETTERINGQuality o lie benchmarks compare the restrength o elements in a neighborhood. Sare based on the elements respective key mcompared to regional benchmarks. Graphs likeare intended to document the existing condo a neighborhood so residents can decide elements to prioritize in uture development
SAFETY
HEALTH
EDUCATION
PROSPERITY/
CAREER
PHYSICAL
ENVIRONMENT
HOUSING
PUBLIC
SERVICES
MOBILITY
ENVIRONMENT
COMMUNITY
RECREATION
CULTURE
RETAILSERVICES
&A
MENITIES
HABITAT
HIGH
MEDIUM
LOW
DIRECTIONS
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IMPERATIVESDIRECTIONS
GOALS
QoL
COMMUNITY INPUT
TECHNICAL +
STATISTICAL
ANALYSIS
CORE VALUES
REALITIES
QoL
RAISE
THE
QUALITY
OF LIFE
FOR ALL
DIRECTIONS STRATEGIES THEPLAN
IMPERAT
IVES
FRAMEW
ORK
TYPOLOGIES
STRATEG
IES
DETROITS
CURRENT
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05The challenges experienced rom ineiciencies o land use in Detroit today
be improved by establishing strong neighborhoods that are served by sustai
inrastructure systems and enhanced by healthy ecology landscapes and public spaces. These communities will be strengthened not only with population growt
also through job creation that will impact the quality o lie o all Detroit resident
PLANNING ELEMENTSDIRECTIONS
PLANNING
ELEMENTS
ECONOMIC
GROWTH
NEIGHBORHOODS CITY SYSTEMS/
INFRASTRUCTURE/ENVIRONMENT
CIVIC
CAPACITY
LAND
UTILIZATION
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12Ater completing seven policy audits in 2010, supplemented by m
o research and community input, the Detroit Works Long Term Planning
Technical Team identiied key trends about the city. From these trends, the
and Steering Committee outlined 12 Imperative ActionItems we must imple
to improve the quality o lie or all who live, work, worship, and play in De
Over the past three months, these 12 Imperatives had been reviewed durin
extensive amount o roundtables. The resulting public dialogue continu
evolve these imperatives to their current state today.
IMPERATIVES
IMPERATIVE ACTION ITEMS
ECONOMIC
GROWTH
NEIGHBORHOODS CITY SYSTEMS/
INFRASTRUCTURE/ENVIRONMENT
CIVIC
CAPACITY
LAND
UTILIZATION
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Population loss in Detroit should not mean a poor quality o lie. Reinventin
economy to promote greater job growth within Detroit city limits will hav
biggest impact on resident quality o lie.
ECONOMIC GROWTH
ECONOMIC
GROWTH
NEIGHBORHOODS CITY SYSTEMS/
INFRASTRUCTURE/ENVIRONMENT
CIVIC
CAPACITY
LAND
UTILIZATION
ECONOMIC GROWTH
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IMPERATIVE 01
We must reenergize Detroits economy to increase job
opportunities or Detroiters within the city and strengthen ttax base.
ECONOMIC GROWTH
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IMPERATIVE 01 : TRENDS
INDUSTRIAL LANDOne quarter o our industrial lanis underutilized and vacant
LACK OF JOBSDisproportionate population to thenumber o jobs available
UNEDUCATEDIn Detroit,Uneducated = Unemployed
Most US cities have between 35-
75 jobs per 100 residents. Detroit
has only 26 jobs per 100 residents.
5 out o 6 o the new jobs currentlycreated in the city requires a high
level o skills.INITIATIVE FOR A COMPETITIVE INNER CITY
CALCULATIONS, US CENSUS
Twenty percent o Detroits
residents do not have a high school
degree, a rate that is 50% higher
than the national average.The unemployment rate or people
without a high school diploma is
currently about 15%.INITIATIVE FOR A COMPETITIVE INNER CITY
CALCULATIONS, US CENSUS
22% o our industrial land is eithe
vacant or underutilized, thoug
the volume and usage o thi
productive land surpasses that opeer cities.INTERFACE STUDIO
20% 13%Detroit residents withouta high school degree
Detroit
U.S.
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IMPERATIVE 01 : TRENDS IMPACT
IF WE DO NOTHING.. Southeastern Michigan is projected to gain a signicant number o through to 2040.
City o Deis projected to attract
8,00o the oreca
200,00new regional
SOUTHEASTERN MIC
COUNCIL OF GOVERN
SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
Detroit
jobs
Regionaljobs
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IMPERATIVE 01 : DETROIT PRECEDENTS
TECHTOWNWayne State University business
incubator oers support with
economic impact
DETROIT GREENWORKS SOLUTIONSProvides communities o Southwest Detroit with
employment training/opportunities in the greenindustries sector
FOCUS HOPEPrepares students with education and career
training programs
CREATE MORE DETROIT JOBS
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IMPERATIVE 02ECONOMIC GROWTH
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IMPERATIVE 02
We must support our current residents
and attract new residents.
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IMPERATIVE 02 TRENDSECONOMIC GROWTH
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IMPERATIVE 02 : TRENDS
ARRIVINGNew immigrants and youngerentrepreneurs
LEAVINGSkilled workers and amilies withschool-aged children
STAYINGSenior citizens andyoung people
The population leaving the city is
primarily made up o highly skilled
workers and amilies with school-
aged children. One in our peopleleaving the city leaves the state
altogether.SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS
SEMCOG projects a dramatic
increase in the senior population.
In addition, Detroit will have the
highest concentration o youngpeople in the region.
SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS
The population moving int
the city is primarily made up o
new immigrants and younge
entrepreneurs, but were attractinnewcomers at only hal the rate o
the US average.SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS
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IMPERATIVE 02 TRENDS IMPACTECONOMIC GROWTH
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REGIONALRegional population will stabilize
IMPERATIVE 02 : TRENDS IMPACT
IF WE DO NOTHING...City accounts or an increasingly smaller proportion o regional popula
CITYCity population will see urther
100K net loss
4:Current
o Detr
populato Detremploym
REGION
DETROIT
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IMPERATIVE 02 DETROIT PRECEDENTSECONOMIC GROWTH
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GLOBAL DETROITStrategic initiatives to attract
immigrant workers and international
business investment
NEW ECONOMY INITIATIVEEquity investment unding or high-techdevelopment and job creation
NEIGHBORHOOD BASED SCHOOBreaking cycle o generational poverty with
neighborhood academy
STABILIZEDETROITPOPULATION
STAYING STAYING ARRIVING
IMPERATIVE 02 : DETROIT PRECEDENTS
The Global
Detroit
Neighborhood
Collaborative is
ocusing on three
communities,
the North End,
Southwest and
Cody-Rouge ,
that will support
microloans o up
to $10,000 tocreate training
programs or
business starters.GLOBAL DETROIT
The New
Economy
Initiatives
Regional
Innovation
Network, a 10-
year strategy, will
boost high-tech
development
and job creation
in Southeast
Michigan,ocusing on
Detroits
Midtown.NEW ECONOMY
INITIATIVE
In year one 71%
o our students
were below
grade level at
enrollment.
Ater year one,
76% o these
students were at
or above level.
88% o Academy
students have
improved byone grade level
and 41% have
improved by at
least two grade
levels.CITY MISSION
ACADEMY
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Not all land will return to conventional productive use, as the City cannot ma
existing levels o population and housing density. Innovative strategies o
use change and management will help restore a healthy ecological balance
market demand.
LAND USE
ECONOMIC
GROWTH
NEIGHBORHOODS CITY SYSTEMS/
INFRASTRUCTURE/ENVIRONMENT
CIVIC
CAPACITY
LAND
UTILIZATION
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IMPERATIVE 03LAND USE
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IMPERATIVE 03
We must use our open space to improve
the health o all Detroits residents.
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IMPERATIVE 03 : TRENDS
ENVIRONMENTAL INJUSTICEHealth risks associated with poorair quality are higher in low income
areas
UNHEALTHY RESIDENTSDetroiters have higher rates odangerous health conditions
Detroiters have higher rates o
heart disease, respiratory illness,
diabetes and cancer than the
national average. Some o thesecan be prevented or improved by
exercise and diet.
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
HEALTH
In general, levels o pollutant
exposure decreased in Detroit
between 2002 and 2007, but
certain areas o Detroit - especiallythe Southwest - have signicantly
higher health risks associated with
air pollution.DETROIT AIR TOXICS INITIATIVE
PARK SPACEDetroit has less quality green spor healthul recreation activiti
Compared to 13 similar cities (size
population, and geography)
Detroit ranks last in open space
per resident and open spaceunding per resident.
PDP ANNUAL REPORTS, P&DD PARKS
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IMPERATIVE 03 : TRENDS IMPACT
IF WE DO NOTHING.. The areas with the highest poverty rates are oten near the highest levo environmental hazards, resulting in those citizens that can least aohealthcare will have the highest healthcare costs.
314Heart disease-related deathsper 100,000 Detroiters
314241
211
US MI DET
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IMPERATIVE 03 DETROIT PRECEDENTSLAND USE
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IMPERATIVE 03 : DETROIT PRECEDENTS
PROVIDE A
HEALTHY GREENENVIRONMENTFOR ALLDETROITERS
PLANNING MOWINGGROWING
DETROIT MOWER GANGThe Detroit Mower Gang cleans up playgrounds that are in a state o disrepair.
That way we can do the most benet with our skills and equipment. We like to help kids, because 6 year olds
cant mow their own park.
DETROIT MOWER GANG
THE GREENING OF DETROITGreening o Detroit Park was built rom the ground up on an unattended vacant lot to honor the organizations
ounder, Elizabeth Gordon Sachs. Classes are held at the Park to teach residents about tree care and related
subjects.
THE GREENING OF DETROIT
URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD INITIATIVESUrban Neighborhood Initiatives is dedicated to making urban neighborhoods vital, healthy environments.Current short-term projects or immediate action include a greenway stopping point at Patton Park and Weiss
Playlot improvements.
URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD INITIATIVES
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IMPERATIVE 04LAND USE
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IMPERATIVE 04
We must use innovative approaches to transorm and
increase the value o vacant land.
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IMPERATIVE 04 TRENDSLAND USE
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VACANT LANDOver 20 square miles o our totalarea are vacant and underutiliz
WEAK MARKETCurrent market demand or propertyin Detroit is extremely low
VACANT HOUSEDetroit has more single-amily homesthan its market can support
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IMPERATIVE 04 : TRENDS
More than hal o the Detroit
properties oered by the Wayne
County Treasurer Oce went
unsold at the auctions minimumbid o $500.DETROIT FREE PRESS
Detroit has an overabundance osingle amily houses relative tocurrent market demand. Whena house becomes vacant, thelikelihood that it will be reoccupiedis extremely low, resulting in a rapidincrease in the number o vacant,
open, and dangerous properties.SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS
There are over 37 square mile
o parks, open space, and vacan
land in Detroit, and it has mor
than 100,000 vacant parcels.DATA DRIVEN DETROIT, SOUTHEASTERNMICHIGAN COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS,
INTERFACE STUDIO
20
37 SQ MI
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IF WE DO NOTHING... Population and housing unit loss have accelerated in the past ten yearscontinue to do so, leading to increased, and potentially unsae, vacantand low density areas.
IMPERATIVE 04 : TRENDS IMPACT
0 MONTHSMove-in possible
4 MONTHSWeather-damaged
& stripped
2-5 YEARS MAXCompletely derelict
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IF WE DO NOTHING... Population and housing unit loss have accelerated in the past ten yearscontinue to do so, leading to increased, and potentially unsae, vacantand low density areas
IMPERATIVE 04 : TRENDS IMPACT
50%More than in the year 2000 at37,770 vacant housing units
79,725Vacant housing units
in 2010, nearly
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IMPERATIVE 04 : DETROIT PRECEDENTSLAND USE
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IMPERATIVE 04 : DETROIT PRECEDENTS
INNOVATIONVACANCY
SOME VACANCY CAN
BECOME OPPORTUNITYVALUABLE
LAND
D-TOWN FARMIn operation or six years and recently acquiring a 10
lease rom the City o Detroit, D-Town Farm has expa
rom a 2-acre plot to a 6-acre production, growing chem
ree, organic vegetables.D-TOWN FARM
INNOVATIVEECONOMY
DESIGN 99, POWERHOUSEPilot project Powerhouse transormed a ormerly-orechouse to an artist workshop with o-the-grid power produ
through solar and wind energy with the capacity to pro
excess power or adjacent buildings, including an artist residDESIGN 99, POWERHOUSE
VIABLEASSETS
HANTZ FARMSAims or green jobs, cleaner environments, synergy or
businesses, and consolidation o city resources by convvacant, abandoned properties to elds or new agricu
production.HANTZ FARMS
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IMPERATIVE 05
We must be strategic and coordinated
in our use o land.
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IMPERATIVE 05 : TRENDS
NEGLIGENCEAuctions lead to speculations
AGENCYMISCOMMUNICATIONPublic agencies with dierent missions
MISMATCHEDINVESTMENTSPublic acility investments
do not align with population
In 2011, property owners avoided
paying at least $4.7 million in
property taxes and liens on more
than 400 properties Wayne
County by buying them back at
the auction, where bids start at
$500.*DETROIT NEWS
Since 2005, 130 Detroit schools
have closed, and the city has
lost more than hal o its student
population. About 141 remain,
educating over 74,000 students.THE AMERICAN PROSPECT
According to a report by th
University o Michigan, 11 bul
buyers have bought 24 percen
o all properties sold in Wayn
County between 2002 and 2010
CRAINS DETROIT BUSINESS
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IMPERATIVE 05 : TRENDS IMPACTLAND USE
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IMPERATIVE 05 : TRENDS IMPACT
IF WE DO NOTHING.. Well continue to use scarce resources in unsustainable places and waywhich we will have limited impact.
65,939Publicly owned parcels
98.3%
< 2%
>1 a
cre